MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
85,398 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nsf lower ball joint slight play
osr disc surface corrosion
both rear tyres deteriated
engine oil leak
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nsf lower ball joint slight play
osr disc surface corrosion
both rear tyres deteriated
engine oil leak
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
some corrosion to underside of vehicle
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
spare wheel well corroded holed
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
SRS warning lamp flashing
offside wiper blade starting to deteriorate
very little parking brake reserve travel
How Reliable is the Proton Persona?
Based on 104,196 MOT tests across 16,498 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R427 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona in Grey with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
Across all 1998 Proton Persona models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 65,077 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Proton Persona fails its MOT is steering rack gaiter split, accounting for 8,679 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R427 JTC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Proton Persona typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Proton Persona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R427 JTC registered?
R427 JTC is a 1998 Proton Persona, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R427 JTC safe to buy?
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